One of the big issues in recent elections is mail-in voting. Some welcome the convenience and enhancement of accessibility to voting that a mail-in option offers, while others worry about voter fraud.
But what most people don’t know is that mail-in voting in the United States is not a new issue. People have been voting by mail since the War of 1812.
A short article from Smithsonian Magazine will make you a more informed citizen about this practice, even if doesn’t change your mind. What the Long History of Mail-In Voting in the U.S. Reveals About the Election Process.